Airport officials confirmed that the flight, heading from Raleigh-Durham to Newark, was diverted after one of its engines caught fire.

The fire-fighters were ready at the scene when the plane landed uneventfully.

All 75 people aboard were safely evacuated. Authorities said one passenger, having a history of heart problem, was taken to hospital.

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